Data Scientists Salary in Florence, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence, SC

Median annual salary $76,370 -32.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.71
10th percentile $45,370
90th percentile $104,820
Employed locally 90
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,370
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $76,370
    75th
    $95,410
    90th
    $104,820

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,874 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 142% Median Data Scientists salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,200
    Wisconsin $100,020
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $97,970
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $93,820

    Related occupations in Florence, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,790
    Software Developers$103,630
    Computer Systems Analysts$81,130
    Computer Occupations, All Other$77,040
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,140
    Computer Network Support Specialists$60,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Florence?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Florence, SC is $36.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.74 or more per hour.

    Is Florence above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Florence, SC is 32.2% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Florence?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $45,370 per year in Florence, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.